Nepouite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Nepouite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.242.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {001}

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Nepouite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Amazonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Nepouite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Nepouite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.